Art Practice, BA

When they have completed the program of study with an art practice emphasis students should be able to:

MOUNT a cohesive exhibition of their artwork and produce a comprehensive thesis document discussing the ideas, techniques and influences in their artwork.
DEMONSTRATE an understanding of and facility for the use and application of several different media, especially that of their preferred medium.
ARTICULATE their artwork’s content and intention and visually manifest those ideas.
DEVELOP an ability for objective self-critique and demonstrate an understanding of their own place within a larger art historical context.
EVALUATE clearly different forms of art by other artists in their writings and class discussions.
DEMONSTRATE a foundational knowledge of contemporary and historic artists, particularly those working in their preferred medium. This is evidenced by their writings on art and during critiques and class discussions.

Lower Division

The following lower-division courses are required for the major.

Choose one of the following courses

Choose one art history course

Choose five of the following courses, at least four of which must be in Art Practice. All courses must be at least 3 units.

Students complete a series of three 1-unit courses to be taken sequentially starting in spring of Junior year. All three courses are required.